Woven feather fabric.



No. 808,790. PATENTED JAN. 2, 1906. E. K. WARREN & J. H. HOLDEN.

WOVEN FEATHER FABRIC. APPLIOATION FILED SEPT.18. 1902.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

EDWARD K. WARREN AND JONAS H. HOLDEN, OF THREEOAKS, MICHIGAN,

ASSIGNORS TO THE WARREN FEATHERBONE COMPANY, OF THREE- OAKS, MICHIGAN.

.WOVEN FEATHER FABRIC- Specification of Letters Patent.

. Patented Jan. 2, 1906.

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that we, EDWARD K. WARREN and J ONAS H. HOLDEN, citizens of the United States, residing at the village of Threeoaks, in the county of Berrien and State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Woven Feather Fabrics, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in feather fabrics, and particularly to an improved method of utilizing down or'plumage in the same.

The object is to provide an improved feather fabric in which down or feathers are utilized by an improved method.

Further objects will definitely appear in the detailed description to follow.

The objects of this invention are accomplished by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined, and pointed out in the claim.

A structure embodying the features of this invention is fully illustrated in the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, in which Figure 1 is a plan view of a fabric embodying the features of this invention. Fig. 2 is an edge view of the same.

In the drawings similar letters of reference refer to similar parts throughout both views.

In the manufacture of our improved feather fabric a base or supporting fabric A of comparatively fine strands is made, and this is preferably woven or knitted quite loosely. Tufts of feather or down B are then crowded into the meshes of the fabric A, and the feathers or down are then felted together by any of the well-known felting processes. It is found that a solution containing glue aids the felting process, although without this it is quite rapid, owing to the characteristics of the down or feathers. A fabric thus formed presents a smooth even surface of the down or feathers, the woven base not being visible.

We are aware that feathers have heretofore been used in the formation of fabrics. The aim has heretofore been to produce an ornamental efl ect, or to produce a pile fabric, or a fabric having nap. We believe that we are the first to incorporate the feathers into the body of the material so that the feathers form the substantial part of the fabric. It makes a very superior lining or interlining for outer garments and is very valuable for blankets or bed-covers or the like. It is particularly desirable for use where awaterproof fabric is required, and While it is awaterproof fabric the air is permitted to circulate very freely through the same, and it is at the same time very light and durable.

Having thus described our invention, what we claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

A fabric made up of an open-mesh base fabric, into the meshes of which down .Or feathers are incorporated and felted or compactedtogether.

In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals in the presence of two witnesses.

EDWARD K. WARREN. [L. s.] JONAS H. HOLDEN. [L s.]

Witnesses:

MORRIS G. McGrAwN, MARY A. DAVIDSON. 

